Persaud looking to defend R&R title

Robin Persaud

The crème de le crème of Guyana’s cyclists will take their talents to West Demerara tomorrow to compete in the 22nd annual R&R International 40-mile road race.

The race will pedal off at 09:00hrs on the western end of the Demerara Harbour Bridge; proceed to Bushy Park, Parika, before returning to the point of origin for the finish.

According to national coach and organizer of the event, Hassan Mohamed, the race is open to senior, junior, veteran and female riders.

In the senior category, last year’s most successful cyclist,